Yeah i'd kinda center it in it's range, you don't want to hyperextended and the chain will usually drag on itself if before it's fully collapses down. To be honest youtube is your best bet, they have how to videos for how to set up the derailleurs and get the B-tension set right etc.
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MONTYMTB
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I'm certainly no expert at derailleur adjustment, but I would think that as long as you have your limit screws set properly you shouldn't have anything to worry about in that regard. I'm sure you've probably seen this blog before, but just in case you haven't: Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Rear Derailler Adjustments (derailleur)
The limit screws will only keep it from shifting the chain off of the cassette, it wont affect the extension of the cage, thats in the chain length.
Jhalko
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Only took two season racing expert before I needed a knee surgery, yes generally cycling is good for the knees but I learned my limits. To be fair most of the damage was done from soccer earlier! That's the thing I miss about living in NC, the longer Mtn bike season.
On the rockshox versus fox debate I think both make great forks. When rockshox gets it right on a fork, none can compare. I currently have a Reba, Lyrik, and two fox float's. One of the floats is Push'd and it made a huge difference in the ride quality, the other has given me problems. That pike is considered the best fork out there right now based on reviews I've read. I gotta stop spending funds on my 4Runner so I can redirect the discretionary back to bikes.
But for now skiing...
1engineer
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Yeah I have adjusted derailleurs many times and am pretty proficient at it. This is the first time setting one up from scratch though. Taking it to the LBS tomorrow for wheel truing and to make sure I didnt screw something up. Pics to follow.
Wifey might be getting a new bike...
2012 Scott Scale Expert Carbon Hardtail 29er with a few upgrades – medium Scale 29 carbon frame, Rock Shox Reba RL Air tapered fork with remote lockout, Shimano Dynasys SLX 3x10 shifters, Shimano SLX front derailleur, Shimano XT shadow type rear derailleur, Shimano XT 10 speed Cassette, Shimano XT crankset, Shimano XT pedals, Avid Elixir S5 hydraulic disc brakes, Easton Haven carbon seatpost, Easton EC70 carbon handlebars, Stans ZTR Crest 29 tubeless wheelset, and WTB Rocket V saddle, tires will get swapped out for something meatier.
It's going to be mid 50's, dry, and sunny most of the week into next weekend. If she likes it after a decent test ride it'll be bike number 7 in our fleet.
2012 Scott Scale Expert Carbon Hardtail 29er with a few upgrades – medium Scale 29 carbon frame, Rock Shox Reba RL Air tapered fork with remote lockout, Shimano Dynasys SLX 3x10 shifters, Shimano SLX front derailleur, Shimano XT shadow type rear derailleur, Shimano XT 10 speed Cassette, Shimano XT crankset, Shimano XT pedals, Avid Elixir S5 hydraulic disc brakes, Easton Haven carbon seatpost, Easton EC70 carbon handlebars, Stans ZTR Crest 29 tubeless wheelset, and WTB Rocket V saddle, tires will get swapped out for something meatier.
It's going to be mid 50's, dry, and sunny most of the week into next weekend. If she likes it after a decent test ride it'll be bike number 7 in our fleet.
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KidVermicious
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I'm shopping for a new bike, having trouble finding an all mountain 29er that I like. Who has ridden a 27.5/650b? What'd you think? Best of both worlds, or worst of both worlds?
I bought an inexpensive 650B from BikesDirect, specifically because I wanted to try out a 650B. It's a Motobecane 527HT (I think!) and I really like it for the money. I've beaten on it pretty good and the only thing to break is the bottom bracket, which had a faulty bearing and was a cheap and easy fix. Anyway, I do a lot of single track with tight switchbacks and very technical. The 650B feels just as good as my 26er and is most definitely more tossable than a 29er.
1engineer
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What are you finding you don't like in a 29er? BTW the 27.5's have not caught on back here much either. I test rode a few and after having 29's for the past several years they just felt twitchy even with a good slacker angle.
KidVermicious
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I love a 29er. I love the ability to blow over roots and cobbles, I love that I sit more between the wheels instead of over the top, I love almost everything about them. I don't think I'll ever go back to a 26.
My next bike will probably be my first full suspension bike. I kinda want to see something with a little plusher ride and a little slacker steer tube than my Rockhopper, and it seems like most of the 29ers in my budget are set up as wanna-be racers with super steep steering and minimal travel. I'm finding the features I want on a lot of 27.5 bikes, hence the question.
Maybe I just need to wait until the fad blows over.
1engineer
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Before I decided to just modify my existing favorite bike I test rode a LOT of bikes. The was my favorite full suspension bike Fuel EX 7 29 - Trek Bicycle I rode.
As you probably read my odyssey converting a singlespeed hard tail to a 10 speed I wanted to show off my work lol. I tried to love a full suspension and then tried to love a new bike but this bike is what I love to ride.
New:
Rear wheel and 32 spokes
Rear XT hub
X7 1X10 Cassette
X7 Medium length Rear derailleur
RaceFace front ring
New Chain
X7 1X10 Shifter
Rebuilt front Fox Shocks
New brake pads
Here it is getting ready to ride right after Christmas:
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KidVermicious
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That Trek is a great looking bike. I can't spend that much on a bike I'll use maybe ten times a year though.
I'm looking really hard at Fezzari. They've got good looking bikes with decent components in my price range, and they're local. I'm very attracted to their Alta Peak model, and I want to get down to their factory store to ride it. I know it would be easy enough to swap out the forks but I wonder how hard it would be for them to change up the rear dropout/suspension arms for something from a 29er model? I might have to ask while I'm down there.
I'm looking really hard at Fezzari. They've got good looking bikes with decent components in my price range, and they're local. I'm very attracted to their Alta Peak model, and I want to get down to their factory store to ride it. I know it would be easy enough to swap out the forks but I wonder how hard it would be for them to change up the rear dropout/suspension arms for something from a 29er model? I might have to ask while I'm down there.
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Tx9812valve
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Awesome bike. I have a 2012 Scott Scale team and I love it. I bought it on a budget as a way to try out the 29ers but I love the bike so much I think it's going to get plenty of upgrades in the future. It's earned its place haha.
I've also pondered getting a 27.5 but have yet to ride one. The Pivot Mach 6 looks like a very capable candidate....
Tx9812valve
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Yeah my brother showed up to ride with a Mach 5.7 and I was blown away that a bike with 5.7in of travel had damn near the same pedal efficiency of a hard tail 29er. Impressive. What changed your mind to the Devinci?
A test ride. I liked the 429 a lot when I demo'd it, I also like the Atlas I road a lot as well. The 429 was 100mm front and rear travel, the Atlas was 140 front and 110 rear travel with a slightly slacker head tube and more clearance on the back for higher volume tires. Throw in access to wholesale pricing on the Devinci and it was a no brainier.
Tx9812valve
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Yeah you can't go wrong with either especially when you can get a discount on one. The Devinci's are beautiful bikes, I'm liking the look of the Troy. How was the pedaling efficiency between the two? I used to not care but after riding single pivot FS bikes built for beating and getting a hard tail 29er I realised how much more I could enjoy the ride when I was actually getting the power to the ground.
They are both DW link rear suspensions which are known for their ability to climb. It's not a hardtail but it does well. Honestly out here the full suspension gives you better traction and it's more comfortable when climbing some of the chunky stuff. The hardtail is more efficeint but it doesn't matter when every rock you hit causes t to bounce off and spin the tire.
Between those to it really comes down to the Mach 429 being a more of a burly cross country bike compared to the all mountain/trail Devinci Atlas. Both awesome bikes, one is just more suited to the chunky stuff.
Between those to it really comes down to the Mach 429 being a more of a burly cross country bike compared to the all mountain/trail Devinci Atlas. Both awesome bikes, one is just more suited to the chunky stuff.
